Help choose the official tartan for the Halifax region

Do you have an interest in Scottish heritage and tartans? We’re looking for feedback on three proposed tartan designs to select an official tartan for the municipality.

The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to share their thoughts on three proposed tartan designs to help select an official tartan for our region.

Why tartan?

Tartan is a powerful symbol of heritage and identity. According to the 2021 census, nearly 200,000 residents in the municipality identify as having Scottish or Irish heritage. This initiative celebrates that connection. Once selected and registered, the official Halifax Regional Municipality tartan will be used, when appropriate, in branding, ceremonial events and other municipal applications to celebrate and represent this part of our identity.

How to provide feedback

Input from residents will inform a recommendation to the Regional Council in early 2026, when the final design will be selected and submitted to the Scottish Tartan Authority, the global authority for tartan registration, which manages the Scottish Registry of Tartans. Please vote for one of the three options and let us know your feedback on the selections provided.